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A group of young men from the Action in Autism Centre in Durban had something to say this April, so they wrote it on signs This is their message. 🧵👇 @autismspeaks @AutismSAfrica @deptoflabour @disabilitysa

Vela, Tyrin & Kayden didn't stand alone. "Breaking Barriers. Building Inclusion." "Strength in Unity." "United in Purpose." This April, Action in Autism is calling on all of us. Full story — link in bio. 🔗 #WorldAutismAcceptanceMonth #InclusionMatters #DisabilityRights

Anthony, Isaac & Siyathemba: Three signs. One clear message. "We Are Ready To Work." "Nothing About Us, Without Us." "Are You Ready To Include?"

A group of young men from the Action in Autism Centre in Durban had something to say this April, so they wrote it on signs This is their message. 🧵👇 @autismspeaks @AutismSAfrica @deptoflabour @disabilitysa

Looking for early-stage businesses with working prototypes — especially disability-focused innovations enabling economic participation through assistive tech, training & job creation. Mentorship & business development support included. Don't sleep on this.

APPLICATIONS OPEN | SAB Foundation Social Innovation & Disability Empowerment Awards 2026 Funding from R300K to R1.3M for innovators solving real social & disability challenges in South Africa. Apply: sabfoundation.co.za/social-innovat… #SABFoundation #SocialInnovation #DisabilityEmpowerment

I just published Uber Assist relaunches in 2025 medium.com/p/uber-assist-…

TODAY: South Africa hosts the 2025 Special Olympics Africa Regional Leadership Conference with delegates from 36 countries! 🌍 Building capacity and advancing inclusion for persons with intellectual disabilities across Africa. thisability.co.za/2025/04/07/sou…

"Breaking the Silence: Mental Health & Disability Inclusion in SA Workplaces" by Khethiwe Nkuna When leaders show vulnerability, they signal that it's okay not to be okay. It's time for SA businesses to move from policy to culture. thisability.co.za/2025/03/31/inc…

Racing has no barriers! On Mar 8, @AdaptiveSportsFund hosted an incredible Adaptive Go-Karting Day where participants with disabilities experienced the thrill of speed at K1 Karting Boksburg! thisability.co.za/2025/03/24/asf…

🎵 Magic happens when music meets inclusion! The "Chords of Community" project with @ConAmoreSchool is helping nonverbal learners with autism find their voice through music. Proud of this SA-Norway partnership changing lives! thisability.co.za/2025/03/23/fie…

Meet Francois Hartzenberg, the 18-year-old skater with Down Syndrome making history in South African figure skating! Competing in Thor costume, he might become the first in his category to reach nationals! This is what true inclusion looks like! 💯 thisability.co.za/2025/03/22/ice…

PanSALB hosted "MY LANGUAGE! MY CULTURE! MY RIGHTS!" to celebrate this milestone for 4M+ Deaf South Africans. But with only 40% having access to interpreters, the journey continues! thisability.co.za/2025/03/20/sou…

"Understanding Disability Disclosure in the Workplace" - a guide for South African professionals Learn your rights under the EEA, when to disclose, and how to have productive conversations about workplace accommodations. Knowledge is power! thisability.co.za/2025/03/16/inc…

Team SA brings home GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE from #Turin2025 Special Olympics! 🇿🇦🥇🥈🥉 All six athletes medal in Figure Skating & Speed Skating! Welcome them home at OR Tambo, Monday 9:30am! #SpecialOlympicsSA #TeamSA #VeniVidiVici thisability.co.za/2025/03/14/682…

As @AfricanDSNetwork Chair, I'm calling for improved support systems for people with Down syndrome across Africa this #WDSD2025! thisability.co.za/2025/03/12/obs…

I spent 40+ years with hearing loss before discovering I was an introvert. The connection? Mind-blowing! 🤯 My book "Silent Courage" reveals how I transformed these dual challenges into unique strengths. Hearing less taught me to listen more deeply. thisability.co.za/2025/03/12/sil…

As South Africa marks National Cerebral Palsy Month, @MO_cpchildren is working tirelessly to enhance the lives of children with CP across SA and Lesotho through community empowerment and parent training. thisability.co.za/2025/03/12/mal…

Inclusion Revolution: Embracing Neurodiversity in the Workplace – A DEI Imperative thisability.co.za/2025/02/18/inc… #DEI #Diversity #disabilityinclusion #equity #InclusionMatters

Inclusion Revolution: Why South African Businesses Must Tackle Disability Inclusion Companies embracing accessibility & inclusion are tapping into diverse talent pools & driving innovation. #DisabilityInclusion #SouthAfrica #DEI #WorkplaceEquity thisability.co.za/2025/02/07/inc…